... Gillian, I agree that you should not let a baby "cry it out" so to speak, but a little fussing is not going to hurt a baby as long as they know you are there. And I agree that you should be there until your baby falls asleep, rubbing their back, shhhhing them, etc... ... (5 replies)

... First I do not think it was a bad habit to have your baby sleep with you. It was a wonderful experience for both of you. Now you are ready to have your baby sleepin her crib. You have to do this slowly. You would not throw your baby in the pool and say sink or swim. ... (2 replies)

... are 4 years old or they will not function during the day. This may make them crash at night but it is not good for them and it probabally will not work when they get older. That being said I am going to give you great advice without letting baby cry it out. I do not belive in that. ... (10 replies)

... e of age as well. I posted that I used the CIO method with my son and that it had worked. I should clarify that I did not do this until he was over a year old. In fact he slept with my husband and I quite often which made nursing so much easier. ... (44 replies)